Cryptic crossword clue
Rodents almost steal from some wood a set of little posts 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MICROBLOG

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The straight part
We know that "a set of little posts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a set of little posts = microblog.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MICROBLOG mean?

MICROBLOG noun
  1. A blog on which one posts brief, frequent updates on one's activities
MICROBLOG verb
  1. To post on a microblog.

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